Hyundai Tucson best-selling S. Korean car in overseas markets

SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co.'s compact sport utility vehicle
Tucson is the most exported vehicle among South Korean cars over the past five
years, data showed Sunday.
A total of 887,451 Tucsons were exported between 2005 and July 2009, becoming the
best-selling Korean car in overseas markets, according to data compiled by the
Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association.
The sales of the Hyundai SUV, first launched in 2004, have been driven by high
demand in Eastern Europe and South America, according to the No. 1 South Korean
automaker.
GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co.'s compact sedan Lacetti came in second with
855,635 units shipped during the cited period. Hyundai Motor's compact sedan
Avante followed with 792,121 units, according to the association.
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